Bushnell Hybrid 201951 User manual

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Literature #: 98-1967/10-12
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Fire Button
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Screen
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Scroll up/down
eyepiece
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CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR PURCHASE OF THE BUSHNELL®HYBRID™, THE FIRST
INTEGRATED LASER/GPS RANGEFINDER DEVICE FOR GOLF!
The Hybrid™ combines the individual strengths of laser and GPS ranging technology to deliver “the best of both worlds”
in a single compact unit, allowing the avid golfer the ability to take full advantage of this dual capability. Knowing the
distances for each shot will assist you in lowering your score and enhance your overall golfing experience.
This manual will help you get familiar with your new ranging device and get the most out of it by explaining its operation
and features, as well as how to care for this precise instrument. To ensure optimal performance and longevity, please
read these instructions before using your Bushnell Hybrid.
The time proven Bushnell laser ranging technology that the pros rely on will always give you the most precise, exact
distance with one yard accuracy to any object you target.
The GPS satellite receiver with pre-loaded data for 20,000 golf courses will instantly provide distances to the front, back
and center of the green as soon as you leave the parking lot-a quick glance at the display and you’re ready to pull the
right club out and tee off. It even auto-advances to the next hole as you play.
Bushnell Golf GPS Website
IMPORTANT NOTE – PLEASE READ: Within 45 days of purchase, go to www.bushnell.igolf.com to register your
Hybrid, which will update the preloaded GPS course data and load any new courses that have been recently added to
the iGolf database. Registration is free and will only take a few minutes. If a unit that has not been registered is powered
on 45 days or more after the first GPS fix, the GPS section will not function (the laser rangefinder is not affected) and
display a prompt to register online (which will restore it to normal operation). For additional information on registering
your Hybrid please refer to “Registering and Updating Golf Course Data” on page 20.
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THE HYBRID ADVANTAGE
The time proven Bushnell laser ranging technology that the pros rely on will always give you the most
precise, exact distance with one yard accuracy to any object you target.
There are times on the course when you don’t have “line of sight” to the target-maybe you’re hitting out
from behind the trees where you just need the front, center, back distances. Or if you’re playing a course
that’s “carts on path only” -checking the GPS display can help you select your club in advance and save
you a trip back to the cart!
When seasoned pros, amateurs, or collegiate players, play golf, they always want to know the front and
back distances to the green, not just the exact distance to the flag. Using the GPS front/center/back data
along with the precise distance to the flag will provide the player with the vital information needed to plan
their approach strategically, without going long or coming up short. Save strokes and know how far you
need to carry the ball to miss that water guarding the green.
The Hybrid’s “Shot Distance” GPS feature makes it extremely easy to gauge how far a drive/approach
shot was hit, and the user can set up to four custom points that can be very helpful as a reference on blind
tee shots or approaches when returning to play a course.
CHARGING THE BATTERY
The Hybrid contains an internal rechargeable lithium-ion battery. The battery can be charged by connecting the included
USB cable between the mini USB port on the device (located on the front of the unit under the rubber cover plug) and
your computer’s USB port. Alternatively, the battery can be charged by connecting the USB cable to the device and
using the AC adapter included with your model to plug the Hybrid into a standard 110V/220V wall outlet. The battery
should be charged for at least six hours before using the device for the first time. When fully charged, the display will
indicate “BATTERY CHARGING COMPLETED”. Under normal operating conditions, a new battery will last 14-16 hours
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on a full charge. However, battery life is diminished due to a variety of factors including temperature and backlight
usage. All rechargeable batteries lose their effective charge length over time.
Low Battery Charge Indicator within the Laser Rangefinder Display: If the symbol “ ” is seen in the laser rangefinder
display, this means that the battery charge is getting low and the internal battery should be recharged.
BASIC OPERATION
While looking through the 5x eyepiece, press and release the FIRE button once to activate the in-view Liquid Crystal
Display (LCD). Place the aiming circle (located in the center of the image) on a target at least five yards away. Press the
FIRE button again and hold it down until the range reading is displayed near the bottom of the LCD. Crosshairs surrounding
the aiming circle indicate that the laser is being transmitted. Once a range has been acquired, you can release the FIRE
button. The crosshairs surrounding the aiming circle will disappear once the FIRE button has been released (the laser is
no longer being transmitted), but the LCD will remain active and display the last distance measurement for the next 30
seconds. You can depress the FIRE button again at any time to distance to a new target. The maximum time the laser is
transmitted (fired) is 10 seconds. To re-fire, press the button down again.
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USING THE LASER RANGEFINDER
Your Bushnell® HYBRID™ includes an advanced premium laser rangefinder using Digital Technology, allowing range
readings from 5-1000 yards / 4.5-914 meters. Measuring a mere 2.1 x 2.6 x 4.3 inches, this 8.5 ounce unit delivers
superb and accurate range performance to +/- one yard. The HYBRID features PinSeeker® Technology, 5x magnification,
and multi-coated optics for excellent light transmission, clarity, and brightness.
HOW OUR DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY WORKS
The Bushnell HYBRID’s laser rangefinder employs an eye safe FDA Class 1 and CE Class 3A laser
in its operation. The HYBRID’s Advanced Digital microprocessor and ASIC chip (Application-Specific
Integrated Circuit) results in instantaneous and accurate readings every time. Sophisticated digital
technology instantaneously calculates distances by measuring the time it takes for each pulse to travel
from the rangefinder to the target, and back.
RANGING ACCURACY
The ranging accuracy of the HYBRID is plus or minus one yard / meter under most circumstances. The
maximum range of the instrument depends on the reflectivity of the target. The maximum distance for
most objects is 600 yards / 549 meters while for highly reflective objects the maximum is 1000 yards /
914 meters. Note: You will get both longer and shorter maximum distances depending on the reflective
properties of the particular target and the environmental conditions at the time the distance of an object
is being measured.
The color, surface finish, size and shape of the target all affect reflectivity and range. Brightly colored
targets can be ranged at greater distances. Red is highly reflective, for example, and allows longer
ranges than the color black, which is the least reflective color. A shiny finish provides more range than a
dull one. A small target is more difficult to range than a larger target. The angle to the target also has an
effect. Shooting to a target at a 90 degree angle (where the target surface is perpendicular to the flight
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path of the emitted energy pulses) provides good range while a steep angle on the other hand, provides
limited ranging. In addition, lighting conditions (e.g. the amount of sunlight) will affect the ranging
capabilities of the unit. In reduced light (e.g. overcast skies) the unit’s maximum range will increase.
Conversely, very sunny days will decrease the unit’s maximum range.
MAGNIFICATION AND COATINGS
The HYBRID’s laser rangefinder features 5x magnification and multi-coated optics. A liquid crystal display
(LCD) is mounted within the optical system and when activated, displays a reticle for targeting, and
indicators for distance units (Yards/Meters) and PinSeeker operation. Inherent in the manufacturing
process are small black spots that appear in the optical system. These are a natural characteristic of
the LCD and cannot be fully eliminated in the manufacturing process. They do not affect the distancing
performance of the unit.
ADJUSTING THE EYEPIECE
Your HYBRID is constructed with an adjustable eyepiece (+/- 2 diopter range) that allows one to focus
the LCD display relative to the image. Simply rotate the eyepiece until the reticle and your ranging target
both appear sharp to your eye.
LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY (LCD) INDICATORS
Your HYBRID LCD incorporates illuminated indicators that will let you know the unit of measure for the
displayed range, the laser’s active firing status, confirmation when a target has been acquired, and the
targeting mode. These LCD indicators function as follows:
UNIT OF MEASURE (display indication=Y or M)
The HYBRID can display the ranged distance in yards or meters. The unit of measure indicators are located in the lower
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right portion of the LCD. To select your preference for the distance units, start with the HYBRID powered off. While
looking through the eyepiece, press and hold the FIRE button down for at least 5 seconds. During this time all liquid
crystal segments and icons will be displayed. After approximately 5 seconds elapse, you will see the unit indicators on
the display begin to alternate between Yards and Meters. To set it to your preference, simply wait to release the FIRE
button when only the “Y” or “M” is visible. The device will always return to your last setting for the ranging units, so it will
not be necessary to reset this before each use.
ACTIVE LASER
Crosshairs surrounding the aiming circle indicate that the laser is being transmitted. Once
a range has been acquired, you can release the FIRE button. The crosshairs surrounding
the circle will disappear once the FIRE button has been released (i.e. the laser is no longer
being transmitted).
PinSeeker™
Ever have trouble getting distance to the flag? This advanced feature allows easy
acquisition of the flag without inadvertently getting distances to background targets (i.e.
trees) that have stronger signal strength. Simply align the aiming circle reticle onto the
flag that you want distance to. Next, press and hold the FIRE button and move the laser
slowly over the flag or desired object until a circle surrounds the flag indicator. If the laser
beam recognized more than one object (i.e. flag and background trees), distance of the
flag will be displayed and a circle will surround the PinSeeker indicator informing the user
that distance to the flag (i.e. closer object) is being displayed in the LCD (as seen below).
There may be times when only the laser beam only sees one object in its path. In this case,
the distance will be displayed, but because more than one object was not acquired, a
circle will not surround the flag indicator.
TIP: While pressing the FIRE button, you can move the device slowly from object
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